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Here you'll find my most most recent blog posts. Explore everything from companion planting and vertical gardening to raising meat birds and water glassing eggs. Don't miss my farm-to-table recipes!
Homemade Ground Venison Jerky Recipe
Ground venison jerky is delicious and an exciting change up from traditional jerky. It’s the perfect snack to have on hand and will save you hundreds of dollars if you’re regularly buying jerky at the store. Plus, it’s a great way to use up some of that grind when processing your own deer. The key
5 Practical Uses for a Wood Chipper on a Homestead
A wood chipper is an absolute game changer on a homestead, large or small! There are so many uses for wood chips that will save you money, time, and, effort in the long run, plus eliminate hazards along the way. In this article, we’re going to discuss the top 5 uses for a wood chipper
How to Plant, Grow, and Harvest Garlic
Garlic is a wonderful addition to the garden, and you’ll be surprised by how easy it is to plant and grow! As long as you follow the few key steps discussed in my article, your garlic will largely take care of itself until it’s time to harvest. I love a non-fussy plant! The best part
When to Harvest Butternut Squash
Your butternut squash is growing and looking great, but how do you know when it’s ready to harvest? Many first-time gardeners mistakenly pick their butternut squash too early (or too late!) and end up disappointed. Oh no! Picking butternut squash at the exact right time will ensure that they not only taste great but that
Homemade Fermented Hot Sauce – EASY and Delicious!
If you’re a hot sauce fanatic like me, then you HAVE to try making your own fermented hot sauce! It’s seriously super easy and downright delicious. You’ll never be able to go back to that boring store-bought stuff again! My fermented hot sauce recipe is versatile and easy to make. I provide the formula and
Broody Hen Management – A Beginner’s Guide
As much as I enjoy hatching chicks from my own incubator, nothing compares to the joy of watching a broody hen hatch out her own clutch of chicks. My hens typically get a better hatch rate than I do anyway (sometimes 100%!) and then I don’t have to fuss with humidity and heat settings, either.